Moving onwards

So, here we are, the boys watching the Rugby (husband, son, boy-dog), the girls (daughter and girl-dog) curled up in the cosy armchairs by the woodburner in the kitchen.  Fresh pasta on the stove and a home filled with happiness, laughter and light.  Many changes have happened over the last year, may of them wonderful, some stressful and a few tricky and difficult.  All in all we are in a good place with so much potential at our feet.  Land to clear, gardens to plant and house to decorate and a future to enjoy.

For now a week off work will unfold and include lots of cooking, clearing, reading, relaxing, dog-walking, wood collecting and films by the fire.

2012 review, spain and more

2012 has been a long, hard, life-changing year.  New house, new school, new work, new dogs, new dreams, new friends and new beginnings.  I plan to blog again soon but for now some pics will have to do.  In November we went to spain to visit a wonderful clever friend who is building an off-grid eco house for her and her daughter.  Up in the hills emersed in the olive groves we stayed and enjoyed time-out, fun, laughter and fantastic food, thank you Jean and Gabri.

More pics in next post...........